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Thomas KELLY

Regimental number2842
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressKerang, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.9
Height5' 9"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Kelly, Kerang, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in School Cadets.
Enlistment date6 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1919
Discharge date19 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigen Luise', 18 December 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 4 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne 19 April 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KELLY Thomas

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